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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,860

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $47,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim75D100DP100DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $84,800 $104,300 $137,000 $28,320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Panoramic sunroof 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Premium Package       1,000
Advanced Safety Package       890
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,850
Navigation system       495
Cargo mat       80
Rear spoiler       400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0  
Panoramic sunroof 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     0  
Premium Package       880
Advanced Safety Package       783
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,628
Navigation system       436
Cargo mat       70
Rear spoiler       352
Options (change) 3,000 3,000 3,000 4,715
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,149
Destination 1,200 1,200 1,200 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $81,500 $101,000 $133,700 $33,860

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Malibu LTZ
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S P100D
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,736
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim75D100DP100DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine328hp E417hp E600hp E196hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7200, 7580, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/45-19245/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$81,500$101,000$133,700$33,860
Adjustments for Features-4,345-5,095-6,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$77,155$95,905$127,340$33,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$18,750$50,185$0

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Features Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelModel SModel SModel SMalibu
Trim75D100DP100DLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power charge port door$25$25$25 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote start   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags   $300
Temporary spare tire   $150
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter   $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15 
HEPA interior air filter  $100 
Interior air filter$0$0 $0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger$750$750$750 
100 kWh battery pack $0$0 
400 kWh a year of DC charging credits$200$200$200 
75 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop   $150
DC quick-charging capability$750$750$750 
High amperage charger $750$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300 
Laminated front side windows   $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
Center stack smartphone cradle  $0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, seven years$0$0$0 
Range alert$0$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer   $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Metal pedals  $75 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$10,970$11,720$12,985$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,345$5,095$6,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments3363183000

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Specifications Comparison: Tesla Model S vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
ModelModel SMalibu
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.5 in107.8 in
Length196.0 in191.5 in
Width77.3 in73.0 in
Height56.5 in57.6 in
Curb Weight4,609 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.6 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122573%
Total Not Requested45027%

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